HR Coordinator in Wokingham

Contract: Immediate Start – 6 Month FTC

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Wokingham (on-site)

Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

Are you an organised, tech-savvy HR professional ready to make an impact? At SWAAY, we are looking for an HR Coordinator who takes ownership of their responsibilities to support the HR Manager during an exciting period of change.

We need a capable and proactive HR Coordinator to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the HR Manager with recruitment, training and policy implementation. This is a varied and hands-on role, where you will also play an important part in supporting the implementation of our new HR and Payroll system.

As the new system develops, the nature and priorities of the role may evolve. We are therefore looking for someone who is adaptable, ready to add value from day one and motivated to contribute to improving the way HR services are delivered.

As an HR Coordinator at SWAAY, you will:

• Coordinate recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising vacancies and managing applications, through to offers, safer recruitment checks and arranging induction
• Manage compliance: Complete pre-employment checks, including references, employment history and DBS checks in line with safer recruitment practices
• Track online training: Administer, monitor and follow up on online training compliance across the organisation
• Coordinate face-to-face training: Handle all scheduling, communication and attendance tracking
• Support learning delivery: Assist with training sessions and contribute to the development of learning resources
• Provide lifecycle administration: General HR administration and coordination throughout the employee lifecycle to ensure accurate records are maintained
• Update practices: Contribute to reviewing and updating HR policies and practices in line with changes in employment legislation

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Administration or HR Coordination role
• Experience coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes and managing pre-employment checks
• Experience administrating training programmes and maintaining records
• Strong organisational skills and the confidence to work with candidates, employees and managers
• High standards of accuracy
• The ability to work both alongside the HR Manager and independently
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Previous experience in a care, education or safeguarding environment or with safer recruitment practices is advantageous but not essential.

About SWAAY

For over 30 years, we have been committed to providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapy for young males, aged 11-18 with developmental trauma and attachment difficulties who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

Why Work With Us?

At SWAAY you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Scheme
• Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY has a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.